sports ground; playing field; playground
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
set of three; three sets; three classes
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
together; at the same time; same; identical
competing; competition; auction
just because; even if; even though
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
it seems so; that's what it looks like
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
cloth (esp. cloth made from fibers of the paper mulberry tree)
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
until now; so far; up to the present
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
limpness; soft; limp; mumbling; talking with food in one's mouth